Senior Program Manager

Amentum; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, high-security projects on CONUS and OCONUS sites. You will own P&L, oversee secure design/construction, and drive program success across budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in leadership with $25M+ programs, PMP, and strong stakeholder management. Expect travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites and accountability to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BS).
• 12+ years of leadership experience managing large-scale efforts valued at $25M+, with program management experience in secure design/construction.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects with P&L responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Program Management efforts across tasks, costs, performance, quality, schedule, and risk.
• Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and requirements documentation.
• Maintain financial accountability: budgets, revenues, costs, and profits; report to senior leadership.
• Review contract requirements and feedback; adjust program strategies accordingly.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions.
• Recruit and deploy cleared personnel to meet mission-critical requirements.
• Maintain proactive stakeholder relations and clear communication with customers.
• Oversee environmental, health, safety practices and compliance.
• Continuously improve systems, resources, and procedures to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

P&L accountability

Program management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk mitigation

Leadership

Communication skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS)

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager (Sr. PM) to lead efforts supporting projects both domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS). The Sr. PM will oversee every facet of the deployment, management, and operational oversight of contractor support personnel, ensuring the success of critical secure facility design, construction, and engineering support projects. The Sr. PM will be responsible for profit and loss (P&L) accountability, driving financial performance on assigned projects and ensuring business targets are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Program Management Efforts: Provide comprehensive support by coordinating and collaborating across multiple tasks, activities, and requirements while addressing issues related to program scope, cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk.

• Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop detailed program plans, schedules, and documentation of requirements to ensure seamless execution of secure design and construction projects.

• P&L Management: Maintain overall financial accountability for assigned programs. Create, monitor, and manage budgets; track project revenues, costs, and profits; and regularly report on financial status to senior leadership. Identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve financial objectives while maintaining competitive service delivery.

• Monitor and Adapt to Customer Needs: Review customer contract requirements and feedback to proactively adjust program strategies. Identify issues, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of services that meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Performance Monitoring: Use program management best practices to monitor cost, schedule, and performance metrics, identifying variances and implementing necessary corrective actions.

• Personnel Management: Identify, recruit, and propose highly skilled, cleared personnel to meet mission‑critical requirements expeditiously. Ensure continuity of support during personnel changes, while effectively aligning task order staffing.

• Stakeholder Relations: Serve as the primary customer point of contact, maintaining proactive, consistent, and transparent communication with key stakeholders.

• Operational Oversight: Monitor work processes, methods, budgets, and performance metrics to improve cost‑effectiveness, operational efficiency, and compliance. Oversee environmental, health, and safety functions to ensure safe work practices.

• Continuous Improvement: Continuously review systems, resources, procedures, and methods to improve operational effectiveness, efficiency, and overall customer satisfaction.

Project Details

• Work will require the flexibility to lead operations efficiently in a variety of environments. The role will require frequent communication with customers in both CONUS and OCONUS project sites, with potential travel to these locations.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (BS).

• Experience:

  • 12+ years of leadership experience managing large‑scale efforts valued at $25M+, with demonstrated expertise in program management for secure design, construction, or related fields.

  • Proven ability to lead teams effectively and adapt to dynamic project or customer requirements.

  • Proven track record of managing complex projects and maintaining P&L responsibility, ensuring financial targets are met.

  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and deliver stakeholder satisfaction.

• Program Execution Skills: Demonstrated expertise in budget management, scheduling, risk mitigation, logistics, contractor oversight, and quality assurance in alignment with high‑security requirements.

• Technical Acumen: Foundation in security requirements for design and construction in classified and operationally sensitive environments is desired. Experience with approved best practices in program and construction management required.

• Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, including budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and performance targets for profitability and success.

• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership Excellence: Experience working on classified projects globally and successfully managing cross‑functional teams in high‑security government environments.

• Familiarity with DoD, IC, or U.S. Government construction, engineering, and logistics protocols is a plus.

Additional Expectations

• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to OCONUS locations as required to lead project delivery.

• Work Environment: Adaptable to challenging environments while maintaining composure and safety standards.

• Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrates the highest ethical, professional, and performance standards while ensuring all projects are executed with precision and in compliance with classifications, industry standards, and client demands.

Join Amentum in this rewarding role where you’ll make a tangible difference on mission‑critical secure infrastructure projects around the world.

Compensation Details

$190,000-$235,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax‑saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

07/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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